Security Architect

Accenture in India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology consulting firm is seeking a Security Architect in Bengaluru to define the cloud security framework and architecture, ensuring it aligns with business requirements. The role involves managing enterprise firewalls, including Palo Alto and Cisco ASA, and optimizing security policies. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience and a relevant Bachelor's degree. Strong analytical skills and hands-on experience with security principles are essential. The position requires working in a rotational 24/7 model.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience managing enterprise firewalls.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, routing, NAT, VPNs, and access control mechanisms.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot enterprise firewalls.
• Create and maintain firewall policies/rules based on requirements.
• Conduct regular audits and rule base reviews.

Skills

Palo Alto Networks Firewalls

Cisco ASA

Global Protect VPN

Akamai WAF

TCP/IP

Routing

VPNs

Networking principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field

Tools

Akamai Control Center

Job description

Project Role : Security Architect

Project Role Description : Define the cloud security framework and architecture, ensuring it meets the business requirements and performance goals. Document the implementation of the cloud security controls and transition to cloud security‑managed operations.

Must have skills : Palo Alto Networks Firewalls

Good to have skills : NA

Minimum 3 Year(s) Of Experience Is Required

Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary Looking for a detail‑oriented and experienced Network Security Senior Analyst to manage, monitor, and optimize the security of our network perimeter. You will be responsible for implementing and maintaining firewall rules, ensuring compliance with security policies, and helping to defend against unauthorized access and threats. The role requires strong analytical skills, hands‑on experience with Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Global Protect VPN and Akamai WAF, and a solid understanding of networking and security principles.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot enterprise firewalls. Need to have hands‑on exp on Palo Alto and Cisco ASA/FTD.
• Create and maintain firewall policies/rules based on business and security requirements.
• Work with stakeholders to review, approve, and implement firewall change requests.
• Manage and configure Akamai Kona Site Defender and Web Application Firewall policies.
• Tune and optimize WAF rules to minimize false positives and maximize threat detection.
• Monitor and respond to bot activity using Akamai Bot Manager.
• Implement and maintain rate‑limiting, geo‑blocking, and IP reputation settings in Akamai WAF as needed.
• Support incident response and forensic investigations related to web application attacks.
• Conduct regular audits and rule base reviews to ensure optimal performance and policy compliance.
• Participate in incident response activities related to network security.
• Collaborate with network engineers and SOC teams to ensure seamless and secure connectivity.
• Provide support during network migrations, segmentation projects, or security enhancements.
• Document all firewall changes, configurations, and security exceptions.

Professional & Technical Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• 3–5 years of hands‑on experience managing enterprise firewalls.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, routing, NAT, VPNs, and access control mechanisms.
• Hands‑on experience with Akamai WAF (Kona Site Defender) and Akamai Control Center.
• Solid understanding of HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, CDN behavior, and OWASP Top 10 threats.
• Experience with firewall rule creation, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with change management processes and ITIL practices.

Additional Information

• Need to work in rotational shifts 24X7 model.
• Good verbal and written communication skill.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Experience working in a diversified, virtual environment, 15 years full time education.